What are the three (3) main functions of the vaginal canal?

Explain the difference(s) between
"OVA" and "OVUM".

This is where the fetus will grow and develop during pregnancy.

At birth, females are born with approximately ____ reproductive cells, but only ___ to ___ will ripen and be released in a lifetime.

This is the opening to the uterus.

Define FERTILIZATION.

These are tubes with fingerlike projections.

These are where the female reproductive cells are stored.

What are two (2) of the three (3) common causes of infertility in females (as discussed in class)?

This is a muscular, elastic passageway that extends from the uterus.

Define OVULATION using details from the lecture.

Where does fertilization most commonly occur?

This is where the female hormones are produced from